(MENAFN) The United Nations mission based in Kabul expressed its support on Thursday for the recently established ceasefire deal between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

This endorsement was conveyed through an official announcement.

Both countries agreed to a temporary halt in hostilities on Wednesday, initiating a 48-hour ceasefire.

This decision followed fresh outbreaks of violence along their shared border, which had escalated since Tuesday night.

The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) appealed to all involved groups "to bring a lasting end to hostilities to protect civilians and prevent further loss of life, and reminds all parties of their obligations under international law to comply with the key principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution to prevent civilian casualties."

The organization emphasized the importance of safeguarding non-combatants and upholding international legal standards.

According to the mission, at least 18 non-combatants have perished, with many more suffering injuries on the Afghan side amid the recent confrontations.

In the past week, the neighboring countries have experienced some of the most intense border violence since 2021 — the year the Afghan Taliban assumed control in Kabul once again.

The current bout of unrest reportedly began when Afghan authorities accused their Pakistani counterparts of breaching Afghan airspace.

This accusation led to armed conflict on Saturday night, which was eventually halted following diplomatic efforts by Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

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